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RO18 ZXL

2018 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,460 mi
Last recorded67,460 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO18 ZXL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 67,460 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 67,453 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2026 67,419 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2026 67,124 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 64,390 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 64,390 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 62,322 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 51,442 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened look worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened look worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 36,897 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 31,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?

Based on 1,665,385 MOT tests across 147,843 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,838
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
147,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,111
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,158
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,091
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RO18 ZXL is a 2018 Kia Ceed in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2018 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 40,321 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Ceed fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RO18 ZXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Ceed typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 8 years old, this Kia Ceed is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RO18 ZXL registered?

RO18 ZXL is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 May 2018.

Is RO18 ZXL safe to buy?

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